cognition (cognitive activity)

updated Tue. February 20, 2018

Noha Sharafeldin, M.D., Ph.D.Allogeneic blood or marrow transplantation recipients are at a significantly higher risk of cognitive impairment in the years post-transplantation, according to a study published in Journal of Clinical Oncology. Published by Noha Sharafeldin, M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D., instructor in UAB'sÃÂ ...

These demographic shifts bring with them an increased risk for diseases affecting cognition, the mental process by which knowledge and understanding are accumulated, actions are taken, and decisions are made. As we age, our brains undergo changes that can inhibit cognitive abilities such as creativeÃÂ ...

cognitive enhancement therapy was associated with improvements in neurological and social cognition in adults with autism spectrum disorder, according to data published in Autism Research. "Initial studies of cognitive remediation in adults with ASD have been small and short-term, frequently usedÃÂ ...

Fluctuations in the cryptocurrency market is seen by some people as a sign of instability, therefore they feel that the crypto ecosystem is unpredictable and should be avoided. For most traders and speculators, this is the best mood of the market because huge swings also means increased opportunities toÃÂ ...

One of Westpac's top tech executives has revealed the challenges the bank is facing as it seeks to adopt a range of artificial intelligence-driven plans, likening the maturity of the technology to that of a talented teenager's. The bank's general manager of technology applications development, Tim Whiteley,ÃÂ ...

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Claudia Kawas, a geriatric neurologist at the University of California, Irvine, said autopsies showed that some of the superagers also had the deformed proteins in their brain, yet still retained their powers of cognition and memory. The team hopes that the findings might help scientists to unpick what causesÃÂ ...

A new study in mice has made a possible breakthrough in Alzheimer's research. The team of researchers at the Cleveland Clinic has noted that deleting a single enzyme can reverse the deposition of harmful plaques in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease. This could improve cognitive functionsÃÂ ...

Subjects from the ELSA study who had complete clinical assessments including the HbA1c levels and cognitive evaluations were enrolled into this study. To assess the cognition, subjects were given a memory reassessment that consisted of an immediate and delayed recall of 10 unrelated words.

Scientific American "Fake news" is Donald Trump's favorite catchphrase. Since the election, it has appeared in some 180 tweets by the President, decrying everything from accusations of sexual assault against him to the Russian collusion investigation to reports that he watches up to eight hours ofÃÂ ...

White matter deterioration was also linked with a decline in decision-making brain function among adults with early signs of memory loss, suggesting that regular exercise may slow cognitive decline and perhaps even dementia, say the study authors. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer'sÃÂ ...

Significant longitudinal associations between diabetes and cognitive decline were reported in a study published in Diabetologia. Researchers analyzed data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) to examine whether people with diabetes and optimal glycemic control have decreased ratesÃÂ ...

The latest police data showed 194 people died in accidents caused by those thought to have been suffering from dementia or reduced cognition. There were 418 fatal accidents last year caused by drivers aged 75 or older, including those who have not yet taken the cognitive test. Of these accidents, 41ÃÂ ...

Data Summit 2018 is launching the cognitive Computing Summit, a 2-day immersion into the cognitive computing use cases, strategies, and technologies that every organization should know about now. Data Summit and the cognitive Computing Summit will take place May 22-23, 2018, at the HyattÃÂ ...

"Because both slightly lower serum sodium levels and mild changes in cognitive function are common occurrences with advancing age, future research on this topic is important -- including determining whether correcting lower sodium levels affects cognitive function," Nowak added. For the study, to beÃÂ ...

The project could have implications for the elderly and people with glaucoma, retinal degeneration or cognitive impairments, whose eye don't receive much light. The results can be found published online in the journal Hippocampus. Tags : dim-light,brain,science,research,cognitionÃÂ ...

Importantly, it has the ability to cross your blood-brain barrier and exhibits potent neuroprotective properties, suggesting it may be useful for neurodegenerative disorders. Researchers at the University of California recently demonstrated it may have long-term effects on your cognitive function by protectingÃÂ ...

Severe hyponatremia has been linked with cognitive impairment and neurological disturbances, but the association between different levels of serum sodium and cognition in older adults had been uncertain. To investigate, Kristen Nowak, PhD, MPH (University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus) andÃÂ ...

Severe cases of hyponatremia have previously been associated with neurological and cognitive problems, but studies have not pinpointed how different levels of sodium in the blood affect cognition in older adults. The authors of the new study, from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus inÃÂ ...

MS patients with cognitive impairment had significantly worse performance in several of the physical tests compared to patients without cognition problems. At baseline, or study start, the researchers found a strong correlation between upper extremity abilities (assessed through the 9-Hole Peg Test) and theÃÂ ...

Background and objectives: cognitive impairment is a common extrapulmonary comorbidity in COPD patients. The default mode network (DMN) plays a critical role in maintaining the normal activities of humans, and its function can be evaluated by resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging.

According to the results of a study published in JAMA Psychiatry, general cognition and psychopathology in adolescents were shown to be heritable through similar pathways and to share the brain white matter characteristics of crossing fibers in the frontotemporal region. In this cross-sectional study, 729ÃÂ ...

Parkinson's patients experience both movement and non-movement symptoms, including depression, anxiety, apathy, fatigue, pain, and impulse control disorders. cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a well-established strategy for reducing depression and apathy. But evidence supporting its use inÃÂ ...

One speculation from Wigler is that mutations with very damaging impact on cognition will tend to be eliminated rapidly from the gene pool, as people with them are less likely to have children. Thus inherited factors will have low cognitive impact relative to their general behavioral impact. By contrast, deÃÂ ...

To facilitate the linking up of production processes, the exchange of application-specific data and the optimization of procedures, the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Nuremberg is working on developing identification, localization and communication technologies for cognitive sensors andÃÂ ...

Let's pretend for a moment you're giving a presentation in a room full of very important people. You want their feedback, ideally some sign of positive approval because you know you're being evaluated. You suddenly look to a person in the front row. You notice their facial expression: a furrowed brow,ÃÂ ...

"Fake news" is Donald Trump's favorite catchphrase. Since the election, it has appeared in some 180 tweets by the President, decrying everything from accusations of sexual assault against him to the Russian collusion investigation to reports that he watches up to eight hours of television a day. Trump mayÃÂ ...

They looked at the levels of eight synaptic proteins in 171 people with and without Alzheimer's who were at various stages of cognitive impairment. Their focus was synapses in Brodmann area 9 of the prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain is involved in decision-making, social behavior, personalityÃÂ ...

Seth Meyers And Kelly Clarkson Get Daytime Drunk, Take Trump's cognitive Test. "This is by no means 'A Closer Look.'" ... Plenty of boozing ensued as the duo chatted, made their own cocktails and took the cognitive test that Trump's doctor gave him in January. Meyers also offered a unique rendition ofÃÂ ...

With all the hype around artificial intelligence (AI), cognitive search and intelligent intranets, it's hard to understand how to actually apply those new technologies to improve the workplace. But it may not be that difficult: If you get a few of the basics right, you can put an effective cognitive search system inÃÂ ...

President Trump bragged about his recent performance on a cognitive test at an RNC meeting Thursday, telling the crowd that he's one of the rare few who can identify drawings of animals. The comments came after Trump booted the media, or "haters" as he called them, from the dinner, which was held atÃÂ ...

As he begins his last semester at MIT, Zhou is "really, really glad" he made that choice, and is now completing a double major in electrical engineering and computer science and brain and cognitivesciences. "I'm interested in studying computer science because of its wealth of applications in other domainsÃÂ ...

The world appears to be in a rough place right now. If you turn on the TV or open up your web browser, you're almost guaranteed to be bombarded by bad news. But is the world really doomed? Or is your animal brain playing tricks on you? Chin up--things aren't always as bad as they seem.

It is characterized by progressive memory loss and the impairment of other cognitive functions tied to conducting daily activities. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, so treatments focus on managing its symptoms. It is particularly important for people living with this condition to be able to carryÃÂ ...

I was really happy last week to read that President Trump took a cognitive test as part of his yearly physical. I was also happy that his doctor spoke about the test and even directed people to take it. I'm not being facetious. I'm serious. Getting people to pay attention to their cognitive health, and getting peopleÃÂ ...

The exam Jackson administered was the widely used Montreal cognitive Assessment (MoCA), which tests for "mild cognitive dysfunction," according to test documents. The test doesn't say anything about Trump's actual smarts, but it can help catch early signs of dementia, which Trump did not exhibit.

This quiz is based on an example of the MoCA test that assesses an individual's language, memory and visuo-spatial skills - among other functions. The MoCA may be used to support the diagnosis of dementia. If you are concerned about your cognitive ability and would like more information and support,ÃÂ ...

According to Jackson, who was first appointed presidential physician in 2013 by Obama, the 71-year-old president was administered the Montreal cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a well-known screen. Out of 30 possible points, Trump scored a full 30, and Jackson said he does not believe the presidentÃÂ ...

Can you recognize a lion? How about remembering a list of five words, right away and five minutes later? President Donald Trump can. He got all the usual tests as part of his annual physical exam as president. But he also added an extra exam -- a cognitive screening test for memory loss or earlyÃÂ ...

The test President Donald Trump specifically asked to take to prove his cognitive abilities can't tell us anything about his psychiatric health, experts say. White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson, who is also a rear admiral in the navy, announced at a press conference on Tuesday that Trump got a perfectÃÂ ...

cognitive assessments aren't routine in standard physicals, though they recently became covered in Medicare's annual wellness visits for seniors. "It's not a diagnostic test, but it's pretty sensitive in picking up subtle changes in cognition," things involving memory, attention and language but not mentalÃÂ ...

AFP | Sample tasks from the type of cognitive test taken by US President Donald Trump, who has 'incredible genes', according to the doctor who treated him. White House ÃÂ· Donald trump. email; Print. Share. More in Multimedia. Key moments in the first year of Donald Trump's turbulent presidency of theÃÂ ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's overall health "is excellent" and he did "exceedingly well" on cognitive screening, the navy doctor who performed Trump's first medical checkup said Tuesday. Ronny Jackson had issued a blanket declaration that Trump was in "excellent health" after lastÃÂ ...

This afternoon the president's physician, navy Rear Admiral Ronny L. Jackson, said that the president "did exceedingly well" on a test called the Montreal cognitive Assessment, reporting a score of 30 out of 30. The Montreal cognitive Assessment is a 10-minute test. It's one of the commonly usedÃÂ ...

WASHINGTON -- President Trump's White House physician said Tuesday that the president received a perfect score on a cognitive test designed to screen for neurological impairment, which the military doctor said was evidence that Mr. Trump does not suffer from mental issues that prevent him fromÃÂ ...

The cognitive test on which Donald Trump received a perfect score is considered a good screening tool for mental decline in an otherwise healthy person, medical experts said. The US president asked to be administered a mental test and was given the Montreal cognitive Assessment (MoCA) as part of aÃÂ ...

It's also not the only, or necessarily best, way to assess cognitive decline. Other tests recommended by the Alzheimer's Association take into account information from family members who can report whether the person's cognitive ability has been deteriorating over time. "There is no single cognitionÃÂ ...